National City Personal Injury Lawyer

When you visit someone else’s property, drive on roads, walk around National City, and interact with others, you expect those around you to uphold their duty to act carefully and safely. Unfortunately, many people neglect this duty and cause serious harm. If you have suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. 

Personal injury claims consist of several elements, including proving negligence more likely than not occurred (“preponderance of evidence standard”), calculating and proving damages, negotiating compensation, filing a lawsuit (litigation), and going to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached. 

This process can be overwhelming and should not be handled without an experienced attorney, but with the help of an experienced National City personal injury lawyer, you can have the support and guidance you need to focus on recovery and getting the fair and reasonable compensation you are entitled to. 

As soon as possible either you or a trusted person should contact an experienced attorney, as acting quickly in these cases is essential to a successful outcome. Typically, it is not to your benefit to wait and delay getting legal counsel, as critical evidence may be lost, and the defense insurance companies are constantly working to protect their interests around the clock and as soon as they are notified of a potential claim.

Whether you suffered injuries in a car accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, slip-and-fall, or other personal injury claim, our skilled lawyers at Jassim Law are here to help. We have over 21 years of experience handling high-value, complicated and serious injury matters, including brain injuries and spinal injury cases, and proudly provide National City victims with unmatched, comprehensive legal services. 

Our compassionate lawyers understand the challenges you face as a personal injury victim, so we are committed to keeping communities safer by fighting tirelessly for justice. Our clients become family, and we treat each one with the utmost consideration, dedication, and care. 

We are not “billboard lawyers” or “bus bench lawyers”, we do not work on volume, we do not settle cases cheaply, and we do not assign your “file” to junior lawyers or paralegals. Because of this we are selective about the cases we accept, and each case will be personally handled by the principal lead attorneys of the firm. 

What Types of Claims Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

If you have suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence, you may wonder if you have a case. There are a variety of cases that fall under personal injury law, and our experienced lawyers at Jassim Law have handled several types of claims, including the following:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Brain Injuries
• School and Youth Sports Injuries
• Spine Injuries
• Bicycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Delivery Truck Accidents
• UBER, LYFT, and other Rideshare Accidents
• Product Liability
• Workplace Accidents
• Wrongful Death

Accidents often happen unexpectedly, and the aftermath can be overwhelming. With the help of a dedicated National City personal injury lawyer at Jassim Law, you can have a stress-free legal experience while prioritizing your health. Moreover, having our team by your side gives you the best chance of achieving fair compensation.

Potentially Recoverable Damages for Your National City Personal Injury Claim

Personal injuries can take a physical, emotional, and financial toll on your life, but you shouldn’t have to pay for the hurt someone else caused you. Our Jassim Law lawyers understand these challenges you face and work hard to calculate your losses accurately. Depending on the severity of your injuries and other unique circumstances, you may recover the following damages:

• Non-economic harms (Pain and suffering)
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Physical Impairment
  • Mental suffering
  • Disfigurement
  • Emotional distress
  • Pain
  • Anxiety/Grief
  • Inconvenience
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation expenses
• Cost of prescription medication
• Out of pocket expenses, i.e., co-pays and deductibles
• Lost wages or income (past and for the future)
• Loss of earning capacity damages
• Loss of companionship
• Damages for the injury to a spouse or registered domestic partner (Loss of Consortium)
• Wrongful death damages
• Punitive damages

Even if you are partially responsible for the accident and your injuries, you may still receive compensation due to California’s pure comparative negligence rule. According to California Civil Code Section 1714, each party involved in your claim receives a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective compensation. For example, if you are 15% responsible, your damages will be reduced by 15%. 

The amount of fault of each party is ultimately decided by a jury. Attorneys, insurance adjusters, and even police do NOT determine fault. This means that regardless of what the Traffic Collision Report may state, you may still be entitled to fair and reasonable compensation, and Traffic Collision Reports are not even admissible at trial as evidence because they are “hearsay”.

While this system allows you to receive compensation even if you share a portion of the blame, insurance companies often use it to place an unfair amount of responsibility onto you, in an effort to unfairly cast blame on the injury victim and minimize fair compensation. 

Therefore, it is imperative to avoid speaking to adjusters without an attorney. We never recommend that an accident victim provide a “recorded statement” as they are not required and are only used to mischaracterize your statements against you later.  

Our knowledgeable National City personal injury attorneys understand these tactics and advocate for the fair treatment and settlement you deserve.

How Can a California Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

Dealing with insurance adjusters and the legal process after suffering injuries due to someone else’s negligence is not easy, but you may be frustrated and waiting for justice. Instead of handling your complex claim alone against trained and experienced insurance adjusters, you should contact the trusted lawyers at Jassim Law. We provide exceptional comprehensive legal services and manage every aspect of your claim, including the following:

• Filing a lawsuit to subpoena evidence that is not otherwise available
• Thoroughly investigating every detail of your case IMMEDIATELY
• Collecting and preserving vital evidence and witness statements
• Hiring the best experts your case requires
• Analyzing the accuracy of the collision report
• Interviewing critical eyewitnesses
• Obtaining 911 audio/dispatch and video records
• Going to the scene and reconstructing how the accident occurred
• Securing any evidence, surveillance video, photos, and witness statements
• Ensuring you receive the best medical care, no matter what health insurance coverage you may or may not have
• Filing all paperwork correctly and on time
• Advocating aggressively for your rights and interests inside and outside of court
• Supporting you through every step of California’s claims process
• Helping you get your vehicle repaired or replaced without delay
• Determining if the negligent party was on the job at the time of the accident
• Determining whether additional parties or entities are at fault
• Answering your legal questions
• Keeping you updated on the status of your case
• Negotiating with all parties on your behalf
• Retaining top-notch accident reconstruction and other experts

Acting quickly is essential when filing a personal injury claim to pursue justice. At Jassim Law, we work hard to file your claim within the statute of limitations. According to California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, victims have two years to file their claims, but there are exceptions to this rule. Our lawyers can help you understand any exceptions that may apply to your case and how to secure the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible.

Contact the Experienced National City Personal Injury Lawyers at Jassim Law Today

When filing a National City personal injury claim, you deserve top-notch legal representation you trust to fight for your rights and protect your best interests while you focus on recovery. At Jassim Law, we do just that. Personal injury victims have trusted us for over 20 years, and our high-quality services have given us a proven track record of success. Just read our reviews from real clients.

Attorney Pajman Jassim has garnered numerous accolades through his 17 years in practice, including a Super Lawyers rating for consecutive years and a top 10.00 Avvo-rated attorney ranking. With this commitment to excellence, you can trust us to guide you through every stage of the legal process. We understand that you are injured, so we come to you. We also offer video, Zoom, or telephone consultations. To schedule your free consultation, call us at (858) 524-6140 or fill out our contact form.